Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning technology enable learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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